Mixed-use Development

A large mixed-use development at Welwyn Garden City, leading the development of the project energy and sustainability strategy.

A 16 ha site with 8.5 ha redevelopment of an 1920’s Art Deco factory site. The development comprises of a retail store
(5,000m²), office development (7,000m²), 350 new homes (5,000m²), hotel and leisure centre (5,000m²) and care home.

Provided support for the sustainability planning statement and managed production of the EIA.

Energy strategy for the development was for an Energy Centre based on gas fired CHP district heating scheme. A particular
feature is the redevelopment of the original factory boiler house.